Berkshire Health Systems

Psychiatric ED Supervisor

Berkshire Health Systems • $75K — $95K *
Pittsfield, MA 01201In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in crisis assessments within Behavioral Health or related field
  • Preferred leadership experience
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology
  • LICLM or Licensed Mental Health Clinician required
  • Expertise in the Psychiatric ED screening process

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and train staff on assessment and discharge planning for psychiatric patients
  • Conduct performance reviews to enhance team skillsets
  • Implement and monitor quality initiatives for the Psychiatric Emergency Department
  • Perform psychiatric screenings as needed
  • Collaborate with the Department Director for departmental improvements

Benefits

  • Direct supervision of a team with opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in quality initiative implementation
  • Collaboration with experienced leadership in a critical care environment
Full Job Description
  • JOB SUMMARY
    • This role provides direct supervision, performance reviews, training and developing staff skills required for assessment, communication, and discharge planning for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department. The role works in collaboration with the Department Director to implement and monitor quality initiatives for the Psychiatric area of the Emergency Department. The role will perform in a Psychiatric screening capacity as needed.
  • JOB REQUIREMENTS
    • Experience:
      • 5 years of experience administering crisis assessments in Behavioral Health care or similar setting.
      • Leadership experience preferred.
    • Education:
      • Master's degree in social work, counseling or psychology required
    • Licensure & Certifications:
      • LICLM - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Clinician required.
  • SKILLS & ABILITIES
    • High level of expertise in all aspects of the Psychiatric ED screening process
      Strong interpersonal skills and works effectively with people at all levels within the organization
      Superior problem-solving skills
  • WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
    • Title of position(s) supervised:
      • ED Psychiatric Screener, ED Psych Tech, ED Psychiatric Disposition Coordinator

About Berkshire Health Systems

Berkshire Health Systems is a healthcare organization that provides medical services to residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The organization operates a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, including Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, and the Hillcrest Campus of BMC. Berkshire Health Systems was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The organization employs more than 4,000 people and serves a population of approximately 130,000.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1875
* Ladders Estimates

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